Manor House; Bio-Intensive Agriculture Certificate

Scheduled courses are to take place over a period of three months; course content may be
tailored to fit the specific needs of a group. All coursework is hands on. As established,
the three month certificate coursework content is as follows;

Principles of Biointensive Agriculture

Introduction (history, philosophy, and principles)

Land preparation-double digging and raised beds

Close spacing (diagonal off-sets)

Crop diversity/crop rotation/companion planting

Integrated crop/livestock system

Non-chemical crop pest and disease management

BIA land design- 60:30:10 bed unit model

Soil Fertility Management:

Composting techniques and composting crops

Green manure, animal manures, manure tea

Soil health, nutrients, and factors influencing nutrient availability

Soil and water conservation; arid agricultural production

Appropriate Technology:

Identify available power resources and determine suitability for applications